Acherontia (Noun)
Meaning
Death's-head moth.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Acherontia, commonly known as Death's-head moths, have distinctive markings with a human-like skull on their thorax.
- These moths belong to the genus Acherontia, named after the river in Greek mythology that led to the underworld.
- The Death's-head moth from the genus Acherontia is known to raid beehives.
- Skull-like markings and powerful flying abilities are key features of the Acherontia genus of moths.
- Some Acherontia species mimic the calls of other animals to evade predators and gain access to resources.